Kwankwaso Open to Rejoining APC, Sets Conditions for Alliance
September 20, 2025 Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed openness to a potential political alliance with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), but insists it must be based on firm guarantees. Speaking during a strategic meeting with former political adviser Buhari Bakwana and APC leaders from all 44 local government areas of Kano State, Kwankwaso said any merger or alliance must come with “strong promises” and tangible benefits for the NNPP. The meeting was held at Kwankwaso’s residence on Miller Road in Kano, where he reflected on his role in the formation of the APC in 2013, emphasizing the personal and political sacrifices made at the time. “Nobody in this country can deny the burden we bore in creating the APC. We were the ones who led its formation. I was among the first seven governors to join. The ICPC, EFCC, and police were used against us just to derail the movement,” he said. Kwankwaso stressed that future cooperation with the APC—or any party—must be backed by clear commitments, especially regarding what the NNPP and its nationwide political structure stand to gain. “If you’re asking us to join APC, then tell us what the NNPP will benefit. We have candidates across the country and full party structures. What will be offered to them?” he asked. He also criticized both APC and PDP for breaching past political agreements, saying previous alliances yielded little to no benefit. “Eight years under APC and former President Buhari gave us nothing—not even appreciation. In PDP, we only requested a zonal party chairmanship, and they refused. So we left quietly, and today, we’re stronger and more principled,” Kwankwaso added. While expressing willingness to consider renewed talks, he issued a clear warning: the NNPP will not be “used and dumped.” “We are open to joining APC under strong conditions and credible promises. We will not accept any alliance where we are used and later abandoned,” he concluded. Kwankwaso’s remarks come amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, as parties position themselves to build stronger coalitions.